Japan vs Sweden 1-2 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal

Japan vs Sweden 1-2 in the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal match at Auckland, New Zealand's Eden Park.

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Sweden will face Spain on Tuesday in the Women's World Cup semifinals at Eden Park after an excellent victory against Japan.

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Japan comes close to kicking off a comeback over Sweden's 60-minute effort that was absolutely dominant. Ilestedt's goal and a penalty from Angeldahl were enough for Sweden to go to the semifinals.

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Japan lost a penalty and were stopped by the crossbar and Sweden's goalkeeper Zecira Musovic as they attempted a late comeback from a two-goal behind.

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Honoka Hayashi's goal with three minutes left in normal time secured an exciting conclusion despite Riko Ueki's late miss for Japan.

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